Living and Dying Well – Encouragement from Christopher and Mary Love

On August 22, 1651, the authorities beheaded Christopher Love for his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ at Tower Hill, London, England.  His biography entitled “A Spectacle Unto God” chronicles his life and especially the love that his and his wife Mary shared. This couple had three children...she was pregnant with another child.  They had … Continue reading Living and Dying Well – Encouragement from Christopher and Mary Love

When You Doubt the Father’s Love

Recently, I stood at the foot of the grave of the Apostle John and thought about these wonderful truths that he wrote about the love of God. "How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!  And that is what we are!" (1 John 3:1) … Continue reading When You Doubt the Father’s Love

Nine Marks of a Devoted Follower of Jesus

It is the mission of the church of the Lord Jesus Christ to develop devoted followers of our Savior, but what are the distinguishing marks of this type of person? A devoted follower of Jesus... 1. Enjoys God in worship – EVERY MEMBER A MODELParticipates regularly in worshipping the Lord with the Lord’s people on … Continue reading Nine Marks of a Devoted Follower of Jesus

The Difference Between King Ozymandias and King Jesus

Percy Shelley wrote one of his famous sonnets in the early 1800s entitled: "Ozymandias." It concludes like this: "My name is Ozymandias, king of kings: Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!" Nothing beside remains. Round the decay Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare The lone and level sands stretch far away.            In … Continue reading The Difference Between King Ozymandias and King Jesus